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Microsoft is rolling out its usual host of cloud security features and services at this week's Ignite 2022 conference, with the focus on what's happening in and outside the firewall. Protecting against sensitive information being shared by teams is also a theme, according to the show briefing, although some of the newly-announced security features have been previewed with Redmond Microsoft 365 E5 license users.

Cloud security plays a key role in this transition and journey to cloud, and it involves examining an organization's data processing and storage practices to outline unique strategies for protecting data. Using the best cloud security practices is essential for any organization because of the severe reputational consequences of not doing so.

With this cloud computing market outlook, there is also a growth in the cloud computing threat landscape, which has resulted in the need for cloud security provisions. Over the years, cloud security has taken different trends and dimensions to ensure that cloud resources are protected against attacks: A TechRepublic report suggests that the cloud security market will surpass $123 billion by 2032.

Cloud security became much more complicated as COVID-19 hit and remote/hybrid workforces emerged. Organizations are struggling to sufficiently secure new cloud environments implemented during the pandemic while maintaining legacy equipment and trying to adapt their overall security strategy to the evolving landscape.

The X-Force report pulls data from IBM's threat visibility, including X-Force Threat Intelligence data, hundreds of penetration tests, incident response engagements, and data provided by report contributor Intezer between July 2021 and June 2022. Cloud vulnerabilities are on the rise - Amid a sixfold increase in new cloud vulnerabilities over the past six years, 26% of cloud compromises that X-Force responded to were caused by attackers exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, becoming the most common entry point observed.

According to a comprehensive market report by MRA, the cloud security market is expected to reach $123.3 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of about 24.4%. As a result of this emerging market trend, cloud security players will be aiming to provide more cloud security service packages for their customers. From the MRA report, some factors that will fuel the cloud security market within the forecast period include the growing threats of cyber-attacks on cloud data and the need for cloud security solutions to protect the confidential data saved on the cloud from unauthorized access.

Organizations continue to shift workloads to the cloud at a rapid pace to achieve faster time to market, increased responsiveness, and cost reductions. With the majority of organizations expected to have more than half their workloads in the cloud within the next 12-18 months, it is no surprise that cloud security continues to remain a top concern.